Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (SAW): Pegasus. The two airports are 302 miles (486 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sofia, Chisinau and Ankara and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from OTP to SAW
- PegasusNot in an alliance
OTP to SAW with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sofia (SOF)TAROM, then Pegasus
- Via Chisinau (RMO)TAROM, Wizz Air Malta and 1 more, then Pegasus
H4 - Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia and TAROM, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines, TAROM and 1 more, then Pegasus
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
A2+1 - Via Tirana (TIA)Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Budapest (BUD)TAROM, then Pegasus and AJet
OTP to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from OTP to SAW?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Bucharest from Istanbul by plane?
Bucharest (OTP) and Istanbul (SAW) are 302 miles (486 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does OTP to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for OTP to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Bucharest and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Sofia (SOF), Chisinau (RMO), Ankara (ESB), Belgrade (BEG) and Athens (ATH). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.